Heading : Tunbridge Ware Glove Box Featuring Glena Cottage c1875

Period : Victoria

Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Decoration : Central mosaic of Glena cottage with dentil stringing. Geometric border. Side panels with fleur de lys in alternating swags and arches. Purple silk lined interior.

Size : 26.7cm x 10cm, 9.7cm height

Condition : Very good, a fine crack to the veneer on  the cover, otherwise general light wear.

Restoration : None

Weight :  467 grams

Glena Cottage is famous for having been visited by Queen Victoria in August 1861 and for having the first running water toilet in Ireland – a stream ran under the bowl. It was built by Lady Kenmare for the use of visitors and was burnt down in 1922. The ruins are still a popular hiking destination. This particular image was designed by Henry Hollamby and it was most likely made by Hollamby. However. Boyce. Brown & Kemp later acquired Hollamby’s stock and used many of the same blocks.

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Code  PWD030